{
  "id": 20127220,
  "title": "Netanyahu, Eisenkot trade words over new Israeli government formation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/netanyahu-eisenkot-trade-words-over-new-israeli-government-formation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:24:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/15/netanyahu-eisenkot-trade-words-over-new-israeli-government-formation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, against forming a \"shaky\" government. Netanyahu reiterated his push for a national unity government, urging the two major factions to converse without preconditions and set aside disagreements and boycotts. In a speech, Netanyahu warned against forming a \"shaky and dangerous\" government, emphasizing Iran's intentions to destroy Israel and its nuclear ambitions. He insisted that a unity government is necessary to permanently remove the Iranian threat.\n\nIn response, Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of losing the elections but continuing to sow division and stoke tensions, as if there were no tomorrow. The Yesh Atid party leader questioned Netanyahu's calls for negotiations when they were already underway, stating that such tactics do not work on him. Eisenkot assured that a new and better government would be formed, noting the absolute majority against Netanyahu among Israeli citizens in the Knesset.\n\nPresident Isaac Herzog appointed Eisenkot on November 7 to assemble a 61-seat majority coalition in the 120-member Knesset. With a 28-day window to form a government, and a potential 14-day extension, Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats, while Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats, both falling short of the required 61-seat threshold for a governing majority. The remaining 19 seats were held by Arab-led parties.",
  "summary": "Israel's caretaker prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Saturday cautioned his opponent Gadi Eisenkot against forming a \"shaky\" government. Netanyahu reiterated his call for a national unity government, urging the two major blocs to talk \"without preconditions\" and \"set aside all disagreements and boycotts.\" \"Gadi, instead of trying to form a shaky and dangerous government... let […] Netanyahu,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Eisenkot calls Netanyahu's unity plea a 'bluff,' urges backing for Yashar's Knesset speaker pick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/eisenkot-calls-netanyahus-unity-plea-a-bluff-urges-backing-for",
        "published": "2026-11-14T18:30:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Netanyahu renews call for unity government with opponent",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/netanyahu-renews-call-for-unity-government-with-opponent",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:21:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Netanyahu calls for Israeli unity government, Eisenkot dismisses 'tricks'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/netanyahu-calls-for-israeli-unity-government-eisenkot-dismisses-tricks",
        "published": "2026-11-14T21:30:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Eisenkot dismisses Netanyahu’s unity government proposal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/eisenkot-dismisses-netanyahus-unity-government-proposal",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:28:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Netanyahu says only a unity government can guarantee Israel’s security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/netanyahu-says-only-a-unity-government-can-guarantee-israels-security",
        "published": "2026-11-14T23:01:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Eisenkot to offer Netanyahu unity government without rotation agreement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/eisenkot-to-offer-netanyahu-unity-government-without-rotation",
        "published": "2026-11-15T01:05:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Eisenkot calls Netanyahu's unity government call 'yet another spin move'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/eisenkot-calls-netanyahus-unity-government-call-yet-another-spin-move",
        "published": "2026-11-15T01:24:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "‘Gadi, lets set aside differences’: Netanyahu pushes for unity govt; Eisenkot rejects ‘spin move’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/gadi-lets-set-aside-differences-netanyahu-pushes-for-unity-govt",
        "published": "2026-11-15T01:56:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}